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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.02, 3,227.94 and 1,629.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.02, 3,227.94 and 1,629.23 is: 2,440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.02 : 3,227.94 = 1,629.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.02/3,227.94 = 1,629.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.02x = 3,227.94 × 1,629.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.02x = 5,259,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,040.55/2,155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.37

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